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Hormone therapy and dementia risk: what a new study says about menopause treatment

An opinion piece authored by Professor Eef Hogervorst, School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences, Loughborough University.

Five paintings that capture the complexity of motherhood – chosen by art historians

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New paper calls for physical activity to become a core component of mental health care

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“While Parliament is debating jury reforms, reports of an epidemic of violence against women and girls highlight why faster justice reforms may be needed” warns law expert.

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Study finds myths about male rape can influence how jurors judge cases

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Heat battery that freezes and melts to store energy could help household heating become cheaper and cleaner

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Londoners say social housing is no longer realistic for anyone – new report

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“Obesity is a chronic relapsing condition that cannot be cured with a drug alone” warn public health experts.

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How male rape myths stop some victims of sexual assault from getting justice – new study

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Natural textile fibres, such as cotton, present in lake sediments for over a century

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Everything can be a bet now – the rise and risks of prediction markets

Teachers receive limited training to identify dyscalculia despite one child in every classroom having the condition, study finds

How social media draws vulnerable users back to eating disorder content – new research

UK households throw away around 6 million tonnes of food every year - costing the average family of four about £700 annually and contributing substantially to global greenhouse emissions.”

Loughborough University formally receives the Queen Elizabeth Prize for Higher and Further Education

New research shows social media algorithms can both harm and help people with eating disorders

How the UK is keeping flood insurance affordable – until 2039